Inspirational Business People

Meet Dr. Kimani Borland, A Naturopathic Physician, from Jamaica, in the Rogue Valley

February 7, 2022

Interview by Jim Teece Dr. Kimani Borland was born in Jamaica, earned her naturopathic medical degree in the US in 2018  and went back to Jamaica to work part time for a year and a half.  Then the pandemic hit and in February 2021 she decided to move her family…

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Meet Simon Turner, Owner and Operator of Blahq Sage Media LLC

February 7, 2022

Interview by Jim Teece Simon Turner is a US Army Veteran and the owner and operator of Blahq Sage Media LLC in Roseburg, Oregon.  He started the business in 2020, during the pandemic lockdown, but has been doing DJing and wedding photography for about 5 years, since moving to Southern…

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Meet Lakiesha Sheaffer, nurse practitioner and co-owner of Rogue Valley Health & Wellness

February 7, 2022

by Lakiesha Sheaffer Rogue Valley Health & Wellness is owned by local family nurse practitioners Lakiesha Sheaffer and Taira Warren.  Mission We are trusted local providers whose goal is to promote the health and wellbeing of our community by providing accessible, high quality medical pare for people of every age,…

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Meet Deitra Pippins, owner of L & D Enterprises

February 7, 2022

Interview by Jim Teece Deitra Pippins owns L & D enterprises, a virtual assistant company that can help you run your business and help you prepare your taxes. She can also help you find loans to get your business off the ground.  She moved to Medford from Dallas, Texas in…

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Meet Julius Branner, owner of Now Woke Inventions

February 7, 2022

Interview by Jim Teece Julius Branner moved to Medford when he was 16. That was 16 years ago and today he is working hard to bring an idea of his to market.  I interviewed him via Zoom and asked him a few questions about his business, and how he ended…

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Meet Kendra Mollette of Divine Steaming & Doula Services

February 7, 2022

Interview by Jim Teece Kendra Mollette moved to Southern Oregon in 2016 from Florida.  Her husband graduated from Ashland High School so they decided to move back to Southern Oregon after they got married, for the peaceful and quiet outdoors and haven’t looked back. She is the owner of Divine…

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Meet Shaylee Graham, a Psychotherapist and Motivational Interviewing Trainer in Southern Oregon

February 7, 2022

Interview by Jim Teece Shaylee Graham is a psychotherapist in Southern Oregon.  She has a small private practice where she sees clients.  Because of COVID and Zoom she is able to see clients all over Oregon from Ashland to Eugene to Portland.  She moved to Southern Oregon 8 years ago…

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Meet Mike and Emily Green and Common Ground Conversations on Race in America

February 7, 2022

By Mike and Emily Green Co-founded in 2019 by Mike and Emily Green, a biracial couple living in southern Oregon, Common Ground Conversations on Race in America (CGC) began as a workshop for parents and teachers on “How to Talk to Kids About Race in America.” Emily’s background in social…

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A Passion for Innovation

November 3, 2021

Many Southern Oregonians are familiar with entrepreneurs Dena Matthews and Jim Teece. They have multiple businesses and maintain a very active role in the community, including enthusiastically supporting SOU. The couple’s recent gift will encourage innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurial thinking. “I love entrepreneurs,” said Jim. “I love the idea of…

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Interview with Mike King

November 3, 2021

By Blog Post Exclusive Interview with Mike King 1000Museums.com Meet the artist behind some of your favorite album covers & concert posters. We recently sat down for an interview with graphic artist and poster designer Mike King! Hailing from Portland, Oregon, Mike started his career by making posters for local punk…

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Remembering Jeff Rhoden

October 5, 2021

7/24/1972-8/4/2021 By Jeff Rhodenvia his LinkedIn Profile After a two week battle with COVID, 49 year old Jeff Rhoden passed away. He is survived by his wife and 4 children and left a huge hole in southern Oregon. Jeff was a community minded Telecommunications Business Entrepreneur and will be greatly…

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Remembering Greg Palser

October 5, 2021

9/12/1952-7/12/2021 By Ed Parker Greg Palser was a smart entrepreneur who pioneered the way to use public fiber-optic cable to expand broadband services to rural Oregon communities. He started an internet access company in Newport Oregon in the early 1990s. He understood the limitations of dial-up internet access and the…

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